Laurel leaves our core focus
Experience-based processing of bay laurel for international buyers.
Product overview
Laurel leaves are one of the most widely used aromatic ingredients in global cuisine and food manufacturing. Defne Organik supplies whole dried laurel leaves in several grades, sorted by size and visual quality.
Why laurel leaves matter to our buyers
- Consistent leaf size and color, batch after batch
- Clean, low-debris product thanks to sieving and visual inspection
- Stable supply with predictable loading schedules
- Flexible packaging bales and boxes to fit container plans
Production process
- 01
Harvesting
Bay laurel branches are harvested at peak maturity.
- 02
Drying in drying ovens
Leaves move into controlled drying ovens.
- 03
Controlled drying
A consistent drying cycle helps preserve color and aroma.
- 04
Separating leaves from branches
Leaves are gently separated from the woody stems.
- 05
Sieving and cleaning
Sieves remove dust, broken pieces and foreign matter.
- 06
Sorting by size and quality
Manual and visual sorting into commercial grades.
- 07
Packaging
Packed into bales or boxes per buyer requirements.
- 08
Loading and shipment
Pallets are prepared and loaded for export.
Grades and size classifications
Choose the grade that best matches your market.
Premium Hand Select
Carefully selected whole laurel leaves between 4 and 7 cm, chosen for their superior visual quality and uniform appearance.
Selected Laurel Leaves
Whole laurel leaves sorted in the 5-10 cm range, offering a clean appearance and balanced quality.
Semi Selected Laurel Leaves
Our primary commercial grade, offering a practical balance of quality, availability and competitive supply for bulk buyers.
Broken Laurel Leaves
Broken laurel leaf pieces suitable for industrial applications, blends and further processing.
Pellets
Compressed laurel products prepared for industrial and processing requirements.
Packaging options
- 25 kg bales
- 50 kg bales
- Carton boxes (customizable)
- Pallet preparation for container loading
Quality control and sorting
Each batch is visually inspected at multiple stages. Sieving removes fine debris and broken material; sorting separates leaves by size and appearance before packing.